Senate Rules Out Changes to Electoral Act Before 2027 Elections

The Senate has decided against amending the Electoral Act 2026 prior to the forthcoming elections, despite discussions surrounding political party membership registers and candidate nomination procedures after a recent Supreme Court ruling. Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, confirmed that the National Assembly had completed the legislative process and would not revisit the law while political parties prepare for the elections.

He indicated that any potential review would only occur after the 2027 elections, allowing lawmakers to evaluate the law's implementation. This decision follows the Supreme Court's judgment on September 24, which overturned a previous Court of Appeal ruling that invalidated significant sections of the Electoral Act 2026.

Adaramodu stressed that reopening the legislation could create uncertainty for political parties already relying on its provisions for candidate selection. He encouraged any petitions against the law to be submitted to the Senate for consideration.